Monday, February 10, 2014

When you need to enjoy the journey

Last week I awoke on Tuesday morning to one of the most beautiful snowfalls I've ever seen. It actually took my breath away, it was so beautiful and peaceful. Six different writings poured out of me that morning. Several of them inspired by the snowfall. I posted one of the snowfall poems last week. I'd like to share another one.

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I wake slowly.Snow falling slow motion outside my window.Like God is taking fists-full of snowflakes and tossing them down to earth on pillows of air.Normally, the snow might bother me.I'm not a winter lover, not really.I hate being cold.But, today, with the huge snowflakes coming down on pillows of air,I am tempted to go out in it.Tempted to let a snowflake land on my faceTasting one, just for the sheer fun of it.Feeling it melt on my tongue.It's making blankets of white.Painting our yard with a cloud-like frostingHiding the brown, dormant earth underneath.At least for today.This snow is pureinnocentpeacefulbeautiful

A reminder that my life doesn't have to move at the speed of light.It shouldn't.Rather, I want it to move and be as the speed of this quiet snowfall.Moving at a pace where I can notice moreMoving with grace and beautyPausing,resting in order to breatheto enjoy lifeinstead of moving as a speeding train.Enjoying the journey,and not just obsessing over the destination that isn't here fast enough.Blessings, friend.

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Anne is an artist and writer who has a passion for emotional connection through her work. She believes art heals and encourages and seeks to portray that in her whimsical art. She loves to rearrange furniture, go to thrift stores and journal beside her favorite canary, Gideon.